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Section 2c
– INSTALLATION
Cell and Manifold Installation
Your Pool Pilot
®
System is adaptable for use with either the
PPC1, PPC3
,
PPC4
and PPC5
cell. All models come pre-assembled
with a Patented Automatic Flow Bypass Manifold Assembly. The manifold must be located as the last accessory in the
POOL
RETURN LINE
only. For pool/spa combinations or special plumbing configurations, please contact the factory for assistance in
locating the manifold.
Standard Manifold Assembly (all models):
CAUTION
: Do not mount the manifold upside down.
Maximum flow rate 100 gpm (22.6 m³/hr). We recommend using a 2 lb spring bypass check valve for flow rates greater than
100 gpm (22.6 m³/hr) and plumbing it parallel to the manifold. For Pool-Spa combinations, the manifold assembly must be
mounted in the Pool return line, so as to avoid over saturation of the spa when isolated.
To Pool Return
*One set of 68mm x 2” metric adapters (#19059) included with European Systems.
For other plumbing configurations, please contact the factory for assistance.
Verification of Flow Switch Protection:
It is important to annually inspect and verify the safe and proper operation of the Tri-sensor’s Flow Switch protection device.
Auto
p
ilot recommends following this procedure to verify that the flow switch is working as designed, which is to halt power
from being sent to the cell in the presence of insufficient flow. A defective Flow Switch can cause serious equipment damage.
Using a small plastic wrap (saran wrap, food wrap or zip lock bag), block off flow to the upper portion of the manifold by
wrapping the strainer screen with the plastic wrap and placing it back in the union and tightening. Operating the system on
with this blockage should detect a FLOW obstruction, turning the FLOW-OK light off and activating a single red SERVICE
flashing light. Once this protection feature has been verified, remove the plastic wrap, replace the strainer screen and resume
operation. Turn the output dial to OFF and contact the factory if the flow switch protection does not activate properly.
Plastic Wrap
CLEAN UNION
SCREEN
REGULARLY
